As the mom lay on the beach towel, she closed her eyes and felt the warmth of the sun on her skin. Her husband, lost in thought, walked away, leaving her alone. Suddenly, she felt a pair of curious eyes on her. She opened her eyes to find two tiny birds, a male and female, pecking at the sand near her feet. They fluttered their wings and nuzzled each other before approaching her. The female bird landed on her bare knee while the male perched on her slightly parted thighs. The gentle weight of the birds was strangely comforting. As she watched them, she couldn't help but feel a building desire within her. She thought about how her husband had left her alone, how vulnerable she felt, and how much she wanted him. The tender moment with the birds only heightened her senses.